Add 2/84 and 6/98
2/84 + 6/98 is 25/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
6/98 = 6 × 6/98 × 6 = 36/588 - Add the two like fractions:
14/588 + 36/588 = 14 + 36/588 = 50/588 - 50/588 simplified gives 25/294
- So, 2/84 + 6/98 = 25/294
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